The Alternative Daily

In a recent study published in the professional medical journal Obesity, researchers have found that women who are overweight experience less pleasure from sex and participate in higher risk sexual behaviors. As a result, obese women experience more frequent...

In a study published in the journal Nature, researchers have found that processed foods common to the Western diet are a large contributing factor to increased rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Many processed foods are high in fat,...

Want your "guys" to swim like Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps - good kick, perfect physique and great speed? Well, you can spur on your sperm by adding walnuts to your daily menu. (Mike likes 'em roasted; Mehmet? Soaked...

Many people who struggle with dieting and exercise often set their ideal weight when trying to get slimmer. However, in a study published in the recent issue of Obesity Research, researchers discovered that small minimal amounts of weight loss...

In a breaking news story, researchers are excited to show that unhealthy gut bacteria can be linked to increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes...

There has been great discussion and confusion over baby carrots lately. It seems some feel that these little veggies, perfect for small hands and a quick snack, may not be quite as healthy as once thought.  As with anything...

Wake up and smell the coffee. Or stay asleep and smell it. You might learn something either way. People can make new scent associations while they slumber, which suggests that sleep has real learning potential. "We know we can consolidate...

Humpback whales sing; honeybees buzz; even trained dogs can croon (check out the 93,000 YouTube segments of would-be-Pavarotti pooches). Music expresses complex emotions, impresses brain function and just plain makes us all happier and smarter - particularly if you...

Western doctors have long been baffled about the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine. Although Chinese medicine practices have been used for millennia, Western doctors have placed little value on them until recently. However, with more attention being paid to...

If you have experienced changes in your regular bowel habits, thyroid problems may be the culprit. Thyroid problems are one of the most common problems that impact metabolism. The thyroid is a butterfly shaped organ that is located in...